
Ozarks At Large

A workshop this month in Fort Smith is designed to help candidates, and potential candidates, of all kinds learn more about the electoral process.
A Tom Bresh concert in the River Valley and the Waka Winter Classic in NWA are on Becca's music agenda this week.


Yesterday, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration officials yesterday outlined Governor Mike Beebe's budget priorities to state legislators. Funding for the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid could be in danger after a special election for state Senate yesterday. And the University of Arkansas Fort Smith is in the process of developing its its first Master's degree program.



Lineups for music festivals are just part of what to keep your eye on this week.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, Davy Carter, Speaker of the Arkansas House, talks with Roby Brock about the continuing process to decide funding for the Private Option. And Jim DePriest, a deputy Attorney General for Arkansas, explains how his office combats potential fraud against seniors.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has existed for four years and it's director is thinking about the future.
Art created for a national event by area elementary and middle school students will be on display through the end of 2013 and beyond.
There's plenty of live theater happening in December, including performances of "Carnival" at the Alma Performing Arts Center.
Thanksgiving week means the holiday-themed events are in full gear.
"Maui Medley" by Barney Isaacs
Little Chief has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help finance its debut, full-length album.